# Tex. Health and Safety Code § 502.008: OUTREACH PROGRAM

> Texas · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chs_C502_S502.008

## Section

- **Citation:** Tex. Health and Safety Code § 502.008
- **Heading:** OUTREACH PROGRAM
- **Jurisdiction:** Texas
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 502 / Section 502.008

## Text

(a) The department shall develop an outreach program that:

(1) consists of an education and training program in the form of instructional materials to assist employers in fulfilling the requirements of Section 502.009; and

(2) includes the development and distribution of a supply of informational leaflets concerning employer's duties, employee rights, the outreach program, and the effects of hazardous chemicals.

(b) The department may contract with a public institution of higher education or other public or private organization to develop and implement the outreach program.

(c) The department shall develop and provide to each employer a suitable form of notice providing employees with information relating to employee rights under this chapter.

(d) The department shall publicize the availability of information to answer inquiries from employees, employers, or the public in this state concerning the effects of hazardous chemicals.

(e) In cooperation with the department, an employer may provide an outreach program in the community.

## Nearby sections

- [Tex. Health and Safety Code § 502.001 § 502.001. SHORT TITLE.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chs_C502_S502.001.md)
- [Tex. Health and Safety Code § 502.002 § 502.002. FINDINGS; PURPOSE.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chs_C502_S502.002.md)
- [Tex. Health and Safety Code § 502.003 § 502.003. DEFINITIONS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chs_C502_S502.003.md)
- [Tex. Health and Safety Code § 502.004 § 502.004. APPLICABILITY OF CHAPTER.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chs_C502_S502.004.md)
- [Tex. Health and Safety Code § 502.005 § 502.005. WORKPLACE CHEMICAL LIST.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chs_C502_S502.005.md)
- [Tex. Health and Safety Code § 502.006 § 502.006. SAFETY DATA SHEET.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chs_C502_S502.006.md)
- [Tex. Health and Safety Code § 502.007 § 502.007. LABEL.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chs_C502_S502.007.md)
- [Tex. Health and Safety Code § 502.008 § 502.008. OUTREACH PROGRAM.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chs_C502_S502.008.md)
- [Tex. Health and Safety Code § 502.009 § 502.009. EMPLOYEE EDUCATION PROGRAM.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chs_C502_S502.009.md)
- [Tex. Health and Safety Code § 502.010 § 502.010. LIABILITY UNDER OTHER LAW.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chs_C502_S502.010.md)
- [Tex. Health and Safety Code § 502.011 § 502.011. COMPLAINTS AND INVESTIGATIONS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chs_C502_S502.011.md)
- [Tex. Health and Safety Code § 502.012 § 502.012. REPORTING FATALITIES AND INJURIES.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chs_C502_S502.012.md)
- [Tex. Health and Safety Code § 502.014 § 502.014. ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chs_C502_S502.014.md)
- [Tex. Health and Safety Code § 502.015 § 502.015. CIVIL PENALTY; INJUNCTION.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chs_C502_S502.015.md)

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